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The maned wolf is neither a wolf nor a fox
The maned wolf looks like a long-legged fox, but genetic studies show it is neither a fox nor a true wolf.
Why it is true
It is a distinct species and the largest canid in South America. Long black legs, a thick red coat, and tall ears suit it to high grass savannas.
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